Hurricane Helene

Feb- 2025 -

4 February

FEMA
5 716

FEMA Extends Application Deadline for North Carolinians Affected by Tropical Storm Helene

At the request of the state of North Carolina, Tropical Storm Helene survivors now have until March 8, 2025, to…
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3 February

Kenneth Reece
5 7,521

Legends on App State campus to be demolished

Legends, the long-time entertainment venue on the App State campus, will be demolished. The building was condemned after a sinkhole…
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3 February

Jordan Monaghan
5 309

Governor Josh Stein Advocating for $1.07 Billion to Rebuild Western NC

Governor Josh Stein today requested $1.07 billion in immediate funding to support urgent rebuilding needs in western North Carolina. Governor…
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3 February

Town of Boone
5 514

Final Debris Removal in the Town of Boone for Hurricane Helene-related Debris, Ending February 14th

The Town of Boone Public Works Department, along with SDR, is making a final town-wide collection of storm debris from…
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3 February

Yancey County Sheriff’s Office
5 8,528

Yancey County Sheriff Shane Hilliard Warns Residents to Beware of Fraudulent Volunteers After Hurricane Helene

YANCEY COUNTY, NC – Sheriff Shane Hilliard is issuing a warning to the citizens of Yancey County to be vigilant…
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2 February

Dr. Heather Norris
5 42,218

Interim Chancellor Dr. Heather Norris Update from App State — Friday, January 31, 2025

Friday, January 31, 2025 This week, the UNC System Board of Governors met in Raleigh. This group of North Carolina…
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Jan- 2025 -

31 January

Kenneth Reece
5 3,808

Governor Josh Stein in Boone Announces $30 Million Public-Private Partnership to Fund Grants for Small Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Helene

Video: Kenneth Reece/WataugaOnline Article by Morgan Hopkins Today in Boone, Governor Josh Stein joined Dogwood Health Trust to announce a…
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30 January

Renee Walker/Blue Ridge Energy
5 215

Community Helping Agencies Receive Foundation Grants

Boone, North Carolina (January 30, 2025) – Watauga County citizens will benefit from five grants worth $42,500 awarded recently to…
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28 January

N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission
5 469

State Wildlife Agency Addressing Hurricane Impact to 2025 Trout Stocking Program

Raleigh, N.C. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is developing a plan for this year’s Public Mountain Trout Waters (PMTW) stocking program that…
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27 January

Carolina Hurricanes Foundation
5 362

Canes Donate $30,000 To Western NC Organizations

RALEIGH, N.C. – Amy Daniels, Executive Director of the Carolina Hurricanes Foundation, announced today that the Foundation has donated $30,000 to…
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William Mast Memorial Motorcycle Ride 2025

The ride begins with registration from 9:00 am to 11:00am Saturday August 16 at Watauga High School

$25 for single rider which includes meal and T-shirt. $40 for double riders which includes 2 meals and 2 T-shirts.

All proceeds go to a scholarship at Watauga High School in memory of William Mast Jr., Pat Baker, Sgt. Chris Ward, K-9 Deputy Logan Fox, Luke Short and Destiny Finley

For more information contact us on Facebook by clicking here.

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

William Mast Memorial Motorcycle Ride 2025

The ride begins with registration from 9:00 am to 11:00am Saturday August 16 at Watauga High School

$25 for single rider which includes meal and T-shirt. $40 for double riders which includes 2 meals and 2 T-shirts.

All proceeds go to a scholarship at Watauga High School in memory of William Mast Jr., Pat Baker, Sgt. Chris Ward, K-9 Deputy Logan Fox, Luke Short and Destiny Finley

For more information contact us on Facebook by clicking here.

William Mast Memorial Motorcycle Ride 2025

The ride begins with registration from 9:00 am to 11:00am Saturday August 16 at Watauga High School

$25 for single rider which includes meal and T-shirt. $40 for double riders which includes 2 meals and 2 T-shirts.

All proceeds go to a scholarship at Watauga High School in memory of William Mast Jr., Pat Baker, Sgt. Chris Ward, K-9 Deputy Logan Fox, Luke Short and Destiny Finley

For more information contact us on Facebook by clicking here.

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

William Mast Memorial Motorcycle Ride 2025

The ride begins with registration from 9:00 am to 11:00am Saturday August 16 at Watauga High School

$25 for single rider which includes meal and T-shirt. $40 for double riders which includes 2 meals and 2 T-shirts.

All proceeds go to a scholarship at Watauga High School in memory of William Mast Jr., Pat Baker, Sgt. Chris Ward, K-9 Deputy Logan Fox, Luke Short and Destiny Finley

For more information contact us on Facebook by clicking here.

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

William Mast Memorial Motorcycle Ride 2025

The ride begins with registration from 9:00 am to 11:00am Saturday August 16 at Watauga High School

$25 for single rider which includes meal and T-shirt. $40 for double riders which includes 2 meals and 2 T-shirts.

All proceeds go to a scholarship at Watauga High School in memory of William Mast Jr., Pat Baker, Sgt. Chris Ward, K-9 Deputy Logan Fox, Luke Short and Destiny Finley

For more information contact us on Facebook by clicking here.

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742